The Pignese, one of the oldest restaurants in Liguria, is situated in the ancient fishing village close at the old port, in the typical fishermen's square, the square of Piazza Bresca and Sardi, where every night you can watch the fish auction feature , among orange trees and gazebo.

The ancient name derives from the first owner, from the old part of town called "Pigna" and stronghold of the citizens of San Remo in defense of Saracen raids of previous centuries.

The restaurant soon became a meeting point of the teamsters from the inland, bringing their products to the British and Russian aristocratic families who used to spend the winter in mild climate of the Riviera.

In 1919, returned from the war, the founder of the Ventimiglia, James, took over the tavern, which has since remained in the same family.

His son Mario has continued the tradition with its commitments while dividing sports football (Juventus and Sampdoria) and coach.

Currently the third generation has its representative in Mark, however, not forgetting the role of absolute importance of women and their family recipes that make the cuisine of Liguria and the same review of the uniqueness of its dishes.